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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The alarming truth about these forgotten Noughties party pics of today's polished 'It' girls as they resurface in high society group chats
Before the filters, fillers and Facetune, there were chunky belts, streaky tans and Facebook albums with 300 blurry flash-lit photos. Now, we hear those chaotic Noughties party pics are making a comeback in the group chats of Sydney 's society gossips - and the ladies are having a field day.
Washington Post
12-08-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Miss Manners: Help! Someone might overhear how old I am!
Dear Miss Manners: When I am picking up a prescription, the druggist usually asks for my birth date, sometimes in front of other people. Must I say the year? I bristle at this. Aren't ladies allowed to hide their ages? Isn't the name, date and month enough? Oh, please — don't even think that way. Yes, the idea has long been prevalent that a lady should be able to conceal her age. Do you know why? Because only nubile females were considered worthwhile — making it an embarrassment for women to age. You apparently believe this, or you wouldn't be fretting that strangers picking up their own prescriptions might overhear your birth date. Miss Manners begs you not to hang on to this humiliating idea. Dear Miss Manners: I'm throwing a surprise 90th birthday party for my father — a truly wonderful and well-loved man. I want this celebration to feel intimate and meaningful, centered around his closest friends, beloved neighbors and family. In trying to decide whom to invite, I took a somewhat roundabout approach: I'd casually ask my dad, who is still unaware of the party, if he'd recently spoken with so-and-so. If he hadn't, I took it as a sign that that person was not central to his life at this time, and I left them off the guest list. Here's where things got tricky: Some invited guests asked to bring others, or suggested I invite additional people. A few even informed me they had already told others about the party. To maintain the more intimate feel of the main event, I told those guests that while the official party ends at 5, anyone they wanted to invite could stop by afterward. I let them know that there wouldn't be another meal, but we'd have beverages and snacks. Some people didn't even ask — they simply increased their RSVP numbers without explanation. I wasn't sure how to respond to this without sounding rude or ungracious, and I'm still wrestling with whether I handled everything the right way. Was it inappropriate to suggest that uninvited guests come after 5? Should I have just said 'no' to adding more guests, even if it risked disappointing some people? Am I a bad person for trying to prioritize intimacy over inclusion? This party means so much to me; I want it to be worthy of my father's warmth and legacy. But I'm struggling with boundaries, expectations and etiquette. Of course the host is in charge of the guest list, and is justified in explaining that the list is closed. The polite way is to express regret and say you hope to see those proposed guests on another occasion. But in this case, Miss Manners suggests that you mean it — not just the rejection, but the subsequent occasion. 'I'm sorry I can't accommodate those friends now,' you could say, 'but I'm sure my father would love to see them. Why don't you get in touch with him after this, and arrange another visit?' New Miss Manners columns are posted Monday through Saturday on You can send questions to Miss Manners at her website, You can also follow her @RealMissManners. © 2025 Judith Martin
Khaleej Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Cool activities to keep you fit this summer
Is the heat making you feel lethargic? Causing you to drop your gym sessions and head towards the ice-cold slushies? We have some good news – there are a number of water (and snow)-rich activities around the city that will help you stay cool and get fit. From low-impact Aquafit classes to sled hauling gym sessions, and hiking on powdered slopes, here's a look at the fun stuff you can do in Dubai this month. Can you push a block of ice around? Stay cool as you enjoy a fun workout at GymNation this summer. Dubbed The Coolest Class in Dubai, this latest gym offering combines high-intensity interval training with (literally) cold challenges. Think Blizzard Sprints , where you run on a treadmill as giant fans simulate resistance; Frosted Reps, squats with ice-packed weighted vests; Glacier Grip Challenge, where you need to carry an ice bucket; and Polar Push, where you push a sled with ice blocks on it. At the end of your session, you get an ice bath to accelerate recovery. Worried about catching a cold? You'll be equipped with insulated gloves and headgear to keep your temperature steady. Free for both members and non-members (as long as they register online). Saturdays in July, 10am. GymNation Motor City. Head to the slopes Ladies, it's time to grab your girl friends and head on over to the slopes. Yes, in Dubai (thank you, technology). Trek over snow-covered pathways as you giggle and catch up on gossip this month. And at the end of the two-hour 'workout', enjoy a nice breakfast – eggs Benedict, burgers, banana croissant - at North 28. The activity is available for those over 13, and you get a locker to stash your belongings before you head out into the snow. Don't have the duds you need? Don't worry, you also get to borrow snow boots, socks, trousers and jackets fit for this session. Dh130 (per person). July 26, 7am-9am. Ski Dubai, Mall of The Emirates. Skate escape Not going out of town for the summer? That doesn't mean you can't perfect your flip, axel, or loop on ice. Head over to Dubai Mall's Ice Rink and get a two-month membership that'll allow you to glide and slide the warm season away. Dh1,399. July-August. Ice Rink, Dubai Mall. Cycling in the pool, anyone? Dive into a fitness class that will not only get your heart-pumping and dress sizes dropping but it'll do it in a low-impact environment. (Trust us, your knees will thank you.) You can work on your core, do squats, spinning, dips and more while in a pool with refreshing water to dull the heat of the sun. The classes are 45-minutes long and each set of exercises lasts between 45 seconds and a minute and is set to music. Boredom is basically left on the shore. Dh120 (drop-in); Dh899 (12 classes in four weeks). Various timings and locations across Dubai. Healing notes As much as physical workouts help to keep you in good form, mental exercise has its therapeutic benefits, too. Try a sound healing experience at The Lost Chambers Aquarium, configured to help with nervous system rebalancing and emotional release. This is meditation on steroids. Just book your slot early, because there are only 15 spots per class. Dh175. Wednesdays and Fridays, 8am. Atlantis, The Palm Dubai. Call +971 4 426 2666 to book your space. Why play for just one day? Ok, so we know this isn't an exercise class, per say. But you know, if you do spend time rushing from ride to ride hollering your happiness, you are doing to burn a whole lot of calories. Now, the world's largest waterpark – home to 105 slides and experiences – has a summer offer that's almost too cool to be true. When you book a day pass to the waterpark, you get free access to it for a second day! Besides this, you can see a 30-minute Dolphin Discovery Presentation from Dolphin Bay beach, and get discounts on tickets to The Lost Chambers Aquarium, and dolphin and sea lion experiences.
